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February 3, 2010  RSS feed
Learn risk factors, modify behavior to combat disease
Someone dies from heart disease every minute!
Heart disease is the the leading cause of death in Southwest Georgia, the state and the country. And many Southwest Georgia residents on the fast track to heart disease don’t know their risk factors or how to modify them. Cardiovascular disease includes stroke, hypertension, atherosclerosis, heart attacks and diseases of the heart and blood vessels. More...
$609,000 unfunded mandate
The state has not provided monies for Forestland Protection Act reimbursement.

The News learned Monday from a legislative update from the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia that the state has not provided the monies for Forestland Protection Act reimbursement to local governments and school boards. More...

Early Memorial Health Talk to focus on heart healthy habits

Early Memorial Hospital’s quarterly Health Talk Feb. 17 will focus on heart healthy habits, management and treatment of heart disease. The lecture will be led by Dr. Garrett Bennett of the Blakely Medical Group. The lecture will be in the Early Memorial conference room between 12 noon and 1 p.m. and will include a light lunch. More...

 Other News
• Agents arrest three in Damascus
An undercover drug investigation led to the arrest of three suspects in Damascus Jan. 25 by agents from Pataula Drug Task Force and the Damascus police chief. Agents seized approximately 12.5 grams of marijuana with a street value of $375.00, digital scales and a sawed off shotgun. More...
• Georgia’s natural beauty to be highlighted on ‘Georgia Outdoors’
• article has image Three Notch employee honored
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 Community Calendar
• HERE & THERE this WEEK
WEDNESDAY, Feb 3 FAMILY Connection Collaborative, noon, Family Learning Resource Center BIRTHDAYS: Ric Hall THURSDAY, Feb 4 ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church ROTARY CLUB, noon, Blakely Town & Country Club BIRTHDAYS: Lucile White, Bess Mills More...
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 Religion
• article has image Sunday School Lesson
God offers grace through Jesus
The earthly ministry of Jesus Christ of Nazareth crossed many of the man-made barriers. Many religious barriers had been erected by the religious leaders. Cultural barriers were high. More...
• article has image The Gospel Truth
• CHURCH NEWS
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 Obituaries
• Annie Harris
Retired
Annie Ruth Harris, 80, of Blakely, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at her residence. Mrs. Harris was born Jan. 25, 1929, in Blakely to the late John D. Williams and Trudy Williams. She was a member of Wesley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. More...
• article has image Jack Fiveash
• Gladys Brown
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 Society
• article has image Carr-Ross wedding vows exchanged
Jennifer Nicole Carr and Jeffrey Adam Ross were united in marriage Dec. 19, 2009, at 5 p.m. at Friendship United Methodist Church in Donalsonville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles Dennis and Rev. Kirk Loyless. More...
• Thompkins-Houston to wed
• Celebrate your love on a budget
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 Sports
• article has image SGA junior varsity wins 3-AA region tournament
The SGA middle school team traveled to Windsor Academy in Maconto take part in the 3AA region tournament. The Warriors opened up against the Valwood Valiants for Valdosta. SGA came out on fire outscoring the Valiants 20-1 in the first quarter. The Warriors cruised to a 44-14 victory in the first round of the tournament. More...
• article has image Sealy is state champ
• article has image Bobcats sweep weekend games
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 Campus
• article has image Levatte gains leadership skills at FCCLA training
Terri Levatte, a student at Early County High School, recently returned from the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America’s Ultimate State Officer Academy Training in Washington, D.C. More...
• PROBE tour coming to Bainbridge College Feb. 4
• Area students complete nursing program
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